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Ingredients
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- 6 cups water (divided)
- ½ cup honey or sugar
- 12 stems fresh thyme
- 3-inch piece of ginger (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best!)
- Lemon slices, ginger slices, and thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a pot, combine 2 cups of water, honey (or sugar), thyme, and ginger.
- Bring to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cool the mixture and strain into a pitcher.
- Add remaining water and lemon juice to the syrup; stir to combine.
- Garnish with lemon slices, thyme, and ginger before serving over ice.
Notes
For a stronger flavor, steep thyme and ginger longer.
Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or sugar if desired.
Fresh ingredients deliver the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 21
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 0.1
- Protein: 0.1
- Cholesterol: 0